A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8248352 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81706265 epoch_slot_no: 317465 block_no: 8248175 slot_leader_id: 5386574 size: 69574 time: 2023-01-09 13:55:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f8ce12654fe64dadb100f0316aa08d4a27d710599549c4ac4e2a18765a44d90Block Operator
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